The digitalization drive will be quickened to promote the upgrade of traditional industries, it said.

"It is most likely for policymakers to set next year's GDP growth target at around 5.5 percent," said Hu Yifan.

Major exports included mechanical and electrical products, while imports of iron ore sands and soybean saw robust growth.

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